Trip 36 Carp Fishing - 2023

I can't believe that yet another angling adventure with my good friend Rob ended in an unexpected manner, our early departure due to flooding. However, in the grand scheme of things, common sense had to prevail, and, reluctantly, I would attribute this turn of events to our advancing age. The option of arriving late yesterday evening was on the table, but for the sake of a single night, I opted to prioritize the comfort of my own bed. I've learned that nothing beats waking up refreshed and well-rested before a fishing trip. My day began at the early hour of 5:30 AM as I loaded up my car. The weather forecast for the day was promising with sunshine, although not the most ideal conditions for the fishing spot we had chosen. However, the forecast for the following night and the next day indicated a different story, with a barometric pressure of around 1005 millibars, and the wind direction seemed a bit unpredictable.